Betty asks…What are some good proteins for kids who don't eat meat?i know a little girl (almost age 3) who will not eat meat by her choice. besides peanut butter what kind of good protein foods do kids like? Thankslowcalories food answers:Yes i agree with steve d backed beansSusan asks…real ants in my kids food for protein?We have an ant infestation in the kitchen. At first we tried to poison the ants to be rid of them but they are still around. My uncle was talking about how they eat ants in australia (he was visiting his wife's family there) and sad that they are good for protein. So I thought about collecting up some of the ants and sprinkling them in my children's food. My children are ,3, 5, 7 and 8 and the ands are just tiny ones. I even chuckled to myself thinking of using

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Laura asks…Filling 250 calorie meals?I am on a 1200 calorie a day diet in order to lose weight. For dinner, I like to eat a smaller meal of roughly 250 calories. Lately, I have been eating Lean Cuisine TV dinners, but I am getting bored. I would like something more natural and healthy. Any ideas for a good 250 calorie dinner that feels a little heavier than just a snack?lowcalories food answers:For a low-calorie, satisfying dinner, try to include lots of fruits and vegetables and more high-fiber, low fat foods. Here are some good ideas that might help you: -3 oz shrimp with 1 cup steamed vegetables and 1/2 cup cooked brown rice -3/4 cup Egg Beaters, 3 oz mushrooms and 1 oz light cheese on an english muffin or Arnold's sandwich thin -english muffin with 1/4 cup tomato sauce, 2 oz light

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Helen asks…How reliable is this weight loss calculator?Obviously there are a lot of factors involved in effective weight loss but as a rough guide does this seem ok? http://www.losertown.org/eats/cal.php Do you know a more reliable calculator? -x-lowcalories food answers:Rather acurate unless you have some disease like diabetes. Here's the basic formula (calories consumed - calories burned)divided by 3500 = lbs of fat lost or gained. There are 3500 calories in a pound of fat. The calculator takes it a step further and roughly estimates how many calories you'll burn factoring in you height, weight and age. The calculator doesn't account for the weight gained from muscle as you increase activity level. Muscle weighs more than fat. However it appears to be a very good estimator.Betty

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Eating meals well timed is vital to take care of the metabolism. Untimely meals, delayed meals or even skipping meals slows down the metabolism. What occurs when the metabolism will get disturbed? Simple, you begin putting weight. Everyone tries to begin healthy by preserving breakfast choices minimal and healthy. However by the point we attain lunch all of the work or a busy day takes a toll over our lunch choices. We dont understand eating unhealthy meals will only make issues worse each in terms of being dangerous to the body but additionally adding stress to our lives. Consuming processed and junk food results in high ldl cholesterol, disturbed sugar ranges resulting in hypertension, hyper-stress and Kind 2 Diabetes. We propose why develop bad habits when its as simple to develop

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Sharon asks…Short term Diet - 1 meal a day?Background - we have just decided to take the plunge and get married in 4 weeks time whilst on holiday in New Zealand and I would like to drop a few inches before the big day. I run my own business and happen to be going through a very busy period. For the next 2 weeks until we leave for New Zealand I know I will have no time to plan small, frequent low calorie meals and also time for exercise is just not going to happen. I have found that I am losing weight by eating 1 meal a day at 6pm. I have been doing this now for 6 days and I want to continue to do this for the next 2 weeks before we fly out. Once in New Zealand I can then start to eat the 4-5 small meals a day and incorporate exercise. I will be on holiday then and have time to plan and

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Ken asks…Can you proof read this public relations assignment for grammatical errors?Its a simple assignment about a made up potato chip company. My professor is strict on grammar and a few grammar mistakes can make the difference between an A and a D. Much obliged! For more information contact Rob W Healthy-Spuds Inc. PR 190 Fat Free Potato Chip (555) 555-5555 Fore release after 10:30 am Thursday February 12th The Fantastic Fatless Potato Chip! Healthy-Spuds Inc's ground breaking “Hero Chip” is making a buzz SCRANTON, Calif – 12 February, 2009 00 “Zero+Zero=Guilt free snacking!” a large banner proudly proclaimed across the Healthy-Spuds Inc booth at the Obesity Awareness Fair last Friday. The world's first fat free potato chip, known as

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Daniel asks…1200 calorie meal plans: Is it okay to drink a protein shake and a peanut butter sandwich for dinner?After a workout! If you've already had a 350 breakfast/lunch/snacklowcalories food answers:I'd say yes - IF the protein shake contains calcium. After a workout, you need to replenish your calcium and potassium - you sweat out a lot of it, and if you don't replenish it, you'll get cramps. Peanut butter has potassium (though you could add more with say, a banana).Robert asks…1200 calorie meal plans?Okay, So this is what I refuse to eat. Oat meal. PLAIN salad. Broccoli. Fish. Okay? Now give me a simple meal plan please :] And If I only eat 1200 calories a day and jog for one mile then power walk for another mile every other day how much do you think I would lose a

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Laura asks…Any effective herbs or foods to lose weight?Is there any effective herbs or foods along with diet and exercise to help me lose weight. Any info is greatly appreciated.lowcalories food answers:The most effective foods on a diet are the ones you DONT eat.Powered by Yahoo!

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Donald asks…Losing ALOT of Belly Fat fast?I am a man who weights 290 and i am 6'1. What is the fastest way i can lose belly fat with out losing muscle tissue! What types of workouts can i do?lowcalories food answers:Cardeo, cardeo, cardeo and some sit-upsMary asks…How can I lose belly fat fast?I'm 14 years old and I'm trying to impress this girl in my class by getting a 6 pack. I'm trying to get a 6 pack but I have to lose my belly fat first. I have been doing crunches for a while now and I havn't seen any results. Is there a faster way of losing my belly fat that doesn't involved in heavy weight lifting?lowcalories food answers:Fat isn't lost through strength training. It's lost through something closer to cardio. Try running, or doing burpies.Laura asks…What are healthy ways to

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Lizzie asks…Best low calorie snacks?I need very, very, very low calorie snacks. :Dlowcalories food answers:Dust lite or Dust Zero or Diet DustMark asks…what is the best low calorie snack?i love to munch, what is the best low calorie snack to eat?lowcalories food answers:Snack a Jacks are great, 89 calories for a packet (salt and vingegar, toffee, bbq).. Very yummy, fulfil the need to crunch and also keep you full for ages because of the puffed rice :)Lisa asks…What is the best low calorie snack?I love chips but need a low calorie alternative..thanks!lowcalories food answers:Try the 100 calorie packs, fruit, or veggies. My favorite is apple with peanut butter!Ken asks…best low calorie snack?lowcalories food answers:Try cucumber, tomato with some pepper, lemon and chili pepper

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